better Curve/Text to Mesh generation?
It is possible to Remesh text. You'll be converting to a Mesh anyway if you want to add particles, so what you might do is:


extrude the Text object ( in the properties panel )
Add Remesh Modifier with appropriate settings, usually you need a low threshold.

Convert to Mesh: Alt+C in Object Mode -> Mesh from Curve/Meta/Surf/Text , this will apply the Remesh Modifier too
and you'll get this: